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US Home Front Mobilization
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The Military
• Selective Training & Service Act• “GIs” (government issues)– Soldiers, sailors, aviators
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The Military
• Inclusion of Mexican, African & Native Americans – Tuskegee Airmen
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The Economy• Women served in all areas except combat
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The Economy • War Production Board (WPB)• Office of War Mobilization – Coordinate all war resources
• Liberty Ships • “cost-plus” system – Paid development & production costs, % of costs
added to profit
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The American People • Shortages & rationing of consumer goods – Office of Price Administration
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The American People • Office of War Information – Posters/ads created patriotism
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The American People • Victory gardens, liberty bonds, “Blackouts”
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The American People • Victory gardens, liberty bonds, “Blackouts”